Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde hinted the LaLiga champions could make some sales before the transfer window closes.
It has been a busy off-season for Barca, who have signed Frenkie de Jong, Antoine Griezmann, Junior Firpo, Neto and Emerson.
De Jong s arrival from Ajax has increased Barca s midfield numbers, leading to speculation over the futures of Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho.
Speaking after Barca s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday, Valverde – whose team have also been linked to former star Neymar – said: There are quite a few players in midfield.
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We ll see if something happens. I don t know if any sales or signings will be completed.
Asked about Vidal, who only joined from Bayern Munich in 2018-19, Valverde added: This year there s more competition.
Netherlands international De Jong was named man of the match against Arsenal, who succumbed to Luis Suarez s 90th-minute winner at Camp Nou.
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He s curious and thoughtful and always wants to improve, Valverde said of De Jong, who joined in a €75million deal from Ajax.
He s always demanding and always wants the ball. He doesn t overplay in tough situations.
He can work harder and give us more speed. He s a good signing.
Barcelona will face Napoli in a pair of friendlies on August 7 and 10 before opening their LaLiga title defence away to Athletic Bilbao on August 16.
